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A. The Community Development Director shall transmit the planned development district application and map(s), respective comments and recommendations from other offices, agencies, and city departments, and Community Development Department comments and recommendations to the Hearing Examiner prior to the hearing.

B. The Hearing Examiner shall review the planned development district application and map(s), municipal recommendations, testimony, and exhibits submitted at the hearing to assure conformance of the proposed planned development district with the provisions of this chapter and a determination that:

1. The planned development district shall be compatible with nearby developments and uses.

2. Peripheral treatment insures proper transition between planned development district uses and nearby external uses and developments.

3. The development will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose of a planned development district.

4. The planned development district can be completed within a reasonable period of time.

C. Upon Hearing Examiner review of a planned development district application and map(s), the Community Development Director shall prepare an ordinance providing for the designation of the subject property as a planned development district. That ordinance shall establish the planned development district as a floating district to be superimposed over the existing zone and provide for specific modifications of the bulk and use regulations and performance standards as provided for in the ordinance. The ordinance shall specify the specific modifications to the underlying zone’s bulk regulations and performance standards. The ordinance shall provide that the applicant or the applicant’s successor in interest shall be bound to the uses and modifications specified in the ordinance.

D. The ordinance providing for the designation of the subject property as a planned development district shall conditionally approve the preliminary planned development district. The ordinance shall only confer development rights upon the applicant or the applicant’s successor in interest upon the submission and approval of a final planned development district application and map(s) which shall be in substantial conformity with the preliminary planned development district application and map(s). Approval for the applicant to proceed with construction shall be contingent upon receipt and approval by the City Council of a final planned development district application and map(s).

E. The Hearing Examiner shall enter findings, conclusions, and decision that shall recommend to the City Council approval of an ordinance providing for the establishment of a planned development district. (Ord. 2949, 4/14/20; Ord. 2465, 5/12/09; Ord. 2289, 1/9/07; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03; Ord. 1992, 11/14/00; Ord. 1900, 12/28/99; Ord. 1248, 1986; Ord. 1101, 1983)